Artane Warnings and Precautions

Before you start taking Artane, warnings and precautions for the medication should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Since Artane can worsen certain medical conditions, you should also let him or her know about any existing conditions you may have, such as glaucoma, tardive dyskinesia, or bladder problems. People who are allergic to any components of Artane should not take the drug at all.

 

Artane: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Artane® (trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride) if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
  • Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
  • Breastfeeding.
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Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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